How to Combat Cell Phone Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks on cell phones aren’t new but are becoming more sophisticated because of new attack vectors. These are no longer just about fake sites grabbing fonts and color schemes to mock the originals. Scammers are now big on stealing social media data and overriding one-time password (OTP) security. Here we will discuss traditional and advanced mobile phishing attacks and the best ways to combat them. Related: Beware of Make Tech Easier Scam That Is Not from Us Traditional Phone Phishing Attacks 1. SMS Phishing SMS phishing attacks have been around for so many years. The methods haven’t changed much – they still focus on... Read more